{"id":389196,"date":"2026-07-28T15:14:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T15:14:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/389196\/"},"modified":"2026-07-28T15:14:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T15:14:26","slug":"lubbock-business-ideas-so-good-they-should-actually-exist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/389196\/","title":{"rendered":"Lubbock Business Ideas So Good They Should Actually Exist"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’ve got some seriously fantastic locally owned businesses in Lubbock, but let’s be honest, we’ve all had a moment where we thought to ourselves, “I bet someone would make a fortune if they opened a [insert badass idea you only have when your wallet is FAR too empty to start a business]!”\u00a0<\/p>\n

Some of the ideas you come up with are, of course, completely ridiculous. Others, surprisingly practical (at least to you), but who knows? A few of these ideas could accidentally become million-dollar enterprises if the right person were to read this article…<\/p>\n

Let’s get into it.<\/p>\n

If These Businesses Opened In Lubbock, We’d Be There Tomorrow\"aPhoto by Tim Mossholder<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a>a sign hanging from a glass window that says come in we are open1. A Tortilla ATM\"APhoto by Alimentos Fotog\u00e9nicos<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a>A tortilla sitting on top of a white table<\/p>\n

Picture this: fresh, warm tortillas, available 24\/7. No questions asked when purchasing 3 dozen at 2 am. The machine has your back (and keeps your secrets.)<\/p>\n

2. The Missing Link\"blackPhoto by danilo.alvesd<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a>black and gold tube type vape<\/p>\n

This store would only stock random things you forget at the supermarket over and over again. Batteries. Light bulbs. Bottles of ranch dressing. Birthday candles. The stuff you can’t ever seem to remember to toss in the basket.<\/p>\n

3. Big Haboob’s Car Detail Center\"N.N. ClarkN. Clark<\/p>\n

Every wish comes with a hug of sympathy for the trauma you survived driving through a dirt storm with almost zero visibility…in a school zone. Their slogan could be something catchy like, “I bet we’ll see you again tomorrow!”<\/p>\n

4. The Tumbleweed Trading Post\"aPhoto by Brandon Hoogenboom<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a>a small tree in the middle of a desert<\/p>\n

Nothing but large, decorative tumbleweeds.<\/p>\n

Tumbleweed Christmas trees. Tumbleweed chandeliers. You get it.<\/p>\n

5. Grandma’s Freezer\"personPhoto by Loes Klinker<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a>person holding brown wooden rolling pin<\/p>\n

A restaurant run by grannies with a massive selection of homemade soups, casseroles, and enchiladas, all sold in old Cool Whip containers.<\/p>\n

6. Day or Night Fence Repair\"brownPhoto by Daniel Janzen<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a>brown wooden fence with white flowers<\/p>\n

A place 24\/7 for emergency fence repairs after major wind events.<\/p>\n

7. The Salsa Library\"fourPhoto by Doris Morgan<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a>four white plastic cups on brown wooden table<\/p>\n

Imagine sampling hundreds or even thousands of different kinds of salsa before buying. They’d have everything from medium to hot to “Your Uncle Bill made this one in his garage.”<\/p>\n

8. Chicken Strippers\"aPhoto by Samuel Isaacs<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a>a plate of fried food next to a cup of sauce<\/p>\n

Half strip club, half chicken strip joint.<\/p>\n

You can’t say that wouldn’t go HARD around here…<\/p>\n

Would any of these places actually survive?<\/p>\n

Probably not. But, pretty much all of us would stop by at LEAST once or twice.<\/p>\n

Honestly, there is no question.<\/p>\n

We would.<\/p>\n

All of us.<\/p>\n

Tell me, dear reader, what fake business do you think would be an instant hit in the 806? Reach me at Chrissy.Covington@townsquaremedia.com, then keep scrolling for more silly fun in the galleries below…<\/p>\n

5 Things About Lubbock That Blow Harder Than The West Texas Wind<\/p>\n

I don’t think anyone will send me crabby emails and tell me to “move somewhere else” after they scroll through this gallery. These things definitely blow. <\/p>\n

Gallery Credit: Chrissy<\/p>\n

4 Random Places to Hide When Zombies Inevitably Attack Lubbock<\/p>\n

It’s only a matter of time before your best friend tries to eat your brains. <\/p>\n

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